Applies to all building where people assemble for entertainment, recreational, or sporting purpose.

Gyms

Class 9b – Assembly Building (2,000 hrs)

Does this include non-traditional fitness centres and 24-hour facilities?

Yes, gyms are classified as Class 9B regardless of the actual operating hours.

What if there is no suitable space type in the list for the upgraded area?

Select Unlisted space type and then select the BCA classification that applies to that space type.

Vehicle storage canopy

A canopy for the storage of vehicles should be classified as a Class 7b building.

Staff canteens, lunch rooms, school tuckshops and areas where food is served but not open to the public

These areas are considered ‘staff rooms’ and are classed as the major classification of the building in which they are situated.

These spaces cannot be classified as restaurants/cafes unless Accredited Providers are able to provide additional evidence for the serving and consumption of food or drinks as per the compliance requirements (such as food serving and liquor licences or other regulatory documentation).

Service Stations

Class 6 – Shop (5,000 hrs)

A Service Station is defined as a non-private garage for the servicing of vehicles.

This includes:

premises that sell petrol and have an area for servicing motor vehicles

car dealerships with an area for servicing vehicles.

This does NOT apply to premises that ONLY provide automotive service, repair and maintenance, eg mechanic workshops, panel beaters, tyre replacement businesses.

These business may be classified as BCA Class 8 - Buildings (other than Div C Manufacturing).

What about petrol station canopies?

A petrol station canopy, including the main canopy that covers the petrol pumps is eligible for building based upgrades only if the canopy is directly affixed to an eligible building.

The BCA classification of the eligible building to which it is attached applies (generally the petrol station retail shop). Accredited Providers need to request exemption from AS/NZS 1680 compliance requirements, and provide evidence that other suitable illumination standards applicable to that space have been met.

In all other cases, a petrol station canopy not directly affixed to an eligible building may be eligible under Non-Building based upgrades and would need to meet the compliance requirements for such upgrades.

These premises must not form part of a petrol station or car dealership.

Disclaimer

These FAQs are created and maintained by Ecovantage and are taken directly from the Essential Services Commission's guidelines. They are provided to assist our partners with the regulatory requirements under the VEET scheme. Any questions about these materials should be directed to Ecovantage on the number below.